Des Moines

Parent Organization: Birthright

Location Information

5806 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA, USA

Phone 5156332133


Program: Birthright

Birthright understands the challenges related to unplanned pregnancies. Birthright is available to women for as long as they need. They offer love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Birthright is interdenominational and is not involved in any political activities, or lobbying. Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.

Services:

Information about:

  • Pregnancy
  • Childbirth
  • Adoption
  • Prenatal Care
  • Community Programs
  • Parenting skills
  • Child Care

Referrals for:

  • Medical Support
  • Financial Resources
  • Housing, Legal
  • Social Assistance
  • Professional Counseling

Free Resources:

  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Maternity and Baby Items
  • 24/7 Free Helpline: 1-800-550-4900
  • Live Chat through our website

Eligibility:

Pregnant and parenting women.

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment.

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Payment:

No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: No

Website: View Website


Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.

Services:

Completely confidential help

  • Friendship and emotional support
  • Free pregnancy testing
  • Medical referral
  • Legal referrals
  • Educational assistance and referrals
  • Maternity and baby clothes
  • Housing referrals
  • Referrals to social agencies
  • Referrals for professional counseling

Information on:

  • Prenatal development
  • Job search/career development
  • Adoption
  • Pregnancy & childbirth
  • Child care options
  • Child safety issues

Handicap Accessible: No

Appointment Needed: No